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Borno flood: We’ve received only N4.4bn of N13.1bn donation — Official

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The Borno State Government on Monday said that only N4.4 billion of the N13.1 billion donations for victims of the Maiduguri flood has been received.

The Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, disclosed this in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

He spoke while giving an update at the Borno State Government Flood Disaster Situation Room.

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Tar said the available funds had been handed over to the newly-inaugurated Disaster Relief Disbursement Committee, made up of people of integrity for disbursement to the victims.

He said it is an all encompassing committee with members from federal and state agencies, technocrats, traditional and religious leaders as well as representatives from the military, police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Department of State Services, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, among others.

He said: “This morning, the governor launched cash support for the first batch of households for the commencement of rebuilding their homes.”

According to Tar, victims that received food items and cash support to last them for two weeks should be expecting another package of support.

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The Commissioner said that many victims, particularly those that received cash and food in camps, had returned home, contrary to the claims that they were forced to leave the camps.

He said that nobody was forced to leave the camp or compelled to stay, if they felt like going home, given that the flood water had receded in most areas of the city.

He said that the government intended to merge some camps.

“About 40 percent of the camps are schools, so we want to merge some by moving those occupying the schools to other depopulated camps to enable the students to resume school,” he said.

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Tar also spoke about many victims that refused to go to camp, but resorted to sleeping in the streets, filling stations and people’s business premises.

He said that the government had started registering and giving them support and would convince them to move to the camps.

He said that those on Baga Road would be encouraged to go to Gubio camp, while those in Custom area and Bama Road would be encouraged to go to Muna and Dalori camps respectively.

Tar called for patience and support for government and other partners engaged in various interventions to ameliorate the sufferings of the victims.

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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that organisations, groups and individuals have continued to donate funds to the State Government and one million victims of the September 10 flood that destroyed thousands of buildings in Maiduguri

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Enugu ready to provide evidence against Ekpa, hails arrest

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Enugu State Government has hailed the Government of the Republic of Finland for the arrest of the Finland-based leader of the criminal gang, Autopilots, Simon Ekpa, describing him as a common criminal, con man, and terrorist, who has no interest of Igbo people at heart.

The government also described Ekpa as a murderer and fraudster, who delights in killing his people and living large off their misery, saying that Enugu State was ready and willing to provide evidence of Ekpa-sponsored atrocities against Ndigbo to aid his trial and conviction, whether in Finland or Nigeria.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday.

“The Enugu State Government welcomes the arrest of the Finland-based terrorist, Simon Ekpa.

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“His arrest and trial will no doubt go a long way in strengthening peace, security, and stability in all parts of the South East.

“This arrest is in line with the demand of Governor Peter Mbah Administration, which has repeatedly made it known that Ekpa is a megalomaniac, common criminal, murderer, and fraudster, who takes joy in feeding fat on the manipulated emotions of Ndigbo and inflicting misery on the South East region.

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“Ekpa has for long, and unfortunately from Finland, made a living by creating a siege climate and mentality in the South East, destroying lives, property, and the Igbo trademark of entrepreneurship and hard work. He thrives on manipulating, exploiting, and extorting the people on the pretext of fighting for their interest and for the restoration of Biafra,” the government said.

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“Men Need To Submit Too”, says Pastor Olumide, Quotes Bible Passage To Back His Statement (Video)

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A pastor has stated that submission in a marriage is not a requirement for women alone.

Pastor Olumide Emmanuel explained that a Christian marriage is not based on “culture” but on the teachings of the kingdom and as a result, men should respect their wives’ opinions and superior judgment and submit when appropriate.

He said: “Men, I will tell you for free, respect a woman’s sensitivity if you want to do well in life.

“Ask any married man that will be honest with you, there are things that if we did not listen to our wife we’d be in trouble by now. And there are times that we didn’t listen, we enter trouble.

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“So if you’re a young person now, don’t let Africa kill you. ‘I’m a man of this house, I’m a man of this house, you can’t tell me what to do’. Forget that nonsense.

“Marriage is not an African culture, it’s a kingdom culture and in the kingdom the bible says, submitting yourself one to another. Mutual submission is a kingdom agenda for the marriage.

“So there are times you need to submit to your wife. Submit to your woman.”

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SEE Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, 22 November 2024

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The black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Friday 22 November 2024 can be accessed below.

NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to remember that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours.

How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market?

Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate):

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According to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources, the exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players bought a dollar for N1710 and sold it for N1750 on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.

Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate N1730
Selling Rate N1740
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Buying Rate N1745
Selling Rate N1750
Please note that the rates you buy or sell forex may be different from what is captured in this article because prices vary.

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